Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Merced College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Merced

$1,650/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Merced is $1,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Merced

141

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Merced rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Merced College, CA

Average rent prices in Merced have increased by 19% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Merced College, CA

Rent prices in Merced vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merced is $1,275, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Merced run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,075

-

4%

2 bedroom

$1,400

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,000

-

8%

4 bedroom

$2,350

-

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last year

25%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Merced College, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Merced College, CA

313 Sullivan Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Merced

House for rent

Available Jun 15

95340 Merced Mall - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Merced

For UC students. 5 min UC Merced.

95340 Merced Mall, Merced, CA 95340

4 beds

3 baths

$750

House for rent

Available Jul 1

3372 San Mateo Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Merced

2 beds

2 baths

$1,195

$1,050

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 24

Osito Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Osito Apartments

2560 Midge Ave, Merced, CA 95340

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,075–$1,150

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Merced College, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Merced rental market.

How much is rent in Merced?

The average rent in Merced is $1,650 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Merced?

Average rent prices in Merced have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Merced rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Merced is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Merced?

To comfortably afford rent in Merced, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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